Central Isaan is a region of Thailand. Geographically it is part of the Chi River Basin.

Cities

• 1 Amnat Charoen
• 2 Chaiyaphum
• 3 Kalasin
• 4 Khon Kaen - large city and the end of the highway from Bangkok
• 5 Maha Sarakham
• 6 Roi Et
• 7 Yasothon

Get in

Khon Kaen can be reached from Bangkok or Nong Khai (for Vientiane) on the northeastern train line. The journey from Nong Khai takes 2-3 hours, and 7-9 hours from Bangkok. There are 4 trains a day in either direction.

Go next

Take the train up to Nong Khai and head into Laos.